Overview

• Chief Minister Conrad Sangma handed over the first Rs 1 crore installment of a Rs 2 crore grant to Nazareth Hospital in Shillong on May 7, 2025.
• The funds will support lifesaving equipment for the Emergency Trauma Unit, Maternity Care, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, as well as a new nursing college with a 100-student capacity.
• This initiative is part of the Meghalaya Health Advancement Policy, focused on improving healthcare access for underprivileged and marginalized populations.
• Meghalaya leads Indian states in healthcare budget allocation, with significant investments in infrastructure and service delivery.
• The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of inter-hospital collaboration to improve patient outcomes and professional partnerships.